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Gossip from, Germany.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
FRANKFORT, Sept. 1.-THE police have arrested
twenty-slx social democrats at Bresian, including
two editors Of social democratic papers.
There have been IS new cases OF cholera re-
ported at Rome and 252 new cases and 113 deaths
at MeSSina in the last three days.
Das WOlfsche Bureau reproduces an article from
the Vienna FreHden6iau saying that the meeting
OF KasinOcky and Bismarck Will have an impOr-
tant bearing on Il German-RuSSian alliance, look
rope.
q At Stuttgart to-day the roof Of Ludwig's hos
pital took fire, but the flames were got under
control. There was great excitement, but no one
was injured
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Treasury Department Changes.

The followtng-named clerks, having served a
satisfactory probationary term OF six months
each, have received absolute appointments, viz:
VIM. E. Myers, Of Georgia, to class l. in:the Office
OF the First Controller; Miss Carrie J. LeMoine,
OF Missouri, to the $500 class, and Miss Title j.
Gallagher, Of Pennsylvania, to 5000 class, in the
Prom iOns-Alfred D. Carrie, OF Missouri, from
$1,000 TO class l, and JAS 7. Gibbs OF Kentucky,
from $500 to 81 600 In the Office OF the General
$. Frisble, OF Alabama, from class !
to class 2 in the Office OF the First
controller; Chas. S. Wilder, Of Massachusetts,,
from class TO class 2; Wash A. Peery, OF Mis-
souri, from class l to class 2: JAS F. Barrett, OF
North Carolina, from class TO class 2; David w.
keck, Of Ohio, from class to class 2; and Thos.
H. Gibbs, OF Maryland, from $500 to class 1, all in
the office Of the First Auditor.
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THE MIDLAND WRECK.

The MlOLAND WRECK.
Shocking scenes Of the Dead and DIV.
ing-Twenty-threc Killed and Sixty
Wounded.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Midland train, which was
wrecked yesterday, was crowded with excursion
lists going to Doncaster to the race for the DON
caster cup. The scene was horrible. Scores
of people lay bleeding or dead, wedged
amid the splintered woodwork and debris
Their shrteks and groanS were heartrending, but
II was impossible 10 release them TILL mechanical
appliances arrived. Many were taken out
shOcktngly mangled. with arms and legs
severed. Others were almost decapitated
and disembOwled. The dead were laid In an ad-
Joining meadow. Some were only recognizable by
their clothing. The injured Were conveyed In I'm
prOvised ambulances TO the nearest houses. A
number OF surgeons were speedily in attendance.
A curve In the line hid the express till iJ was
within short distance OF the excursion train,
when the driver and stoker were seen frantically
pulling the levers. The driver, named Taylor, IS
an old servant OF the company; He has not ex-
plained how he ran past the danger signals. He
1t Is rumored that the brakes were applied, but
failed to act. The majority OF the victims were
residents of Sheield and HexthOrpe. The officials
aver that the signals were at danger" against
Taylor, who, however, has character as an at
tentive, sober, trustworthy man. He has been on
the road for sixteen years. The latest reports
place the number dead at twenty-three and the
injured at 90.
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Alexandria Affairs.

UNITED STATES CoURT.-The United States Court,
Judge Hughes, opened session at the United
States Court room here this morning. The report
OF the recent sale OF the Alexandria and Washing
ton Railroad TO Col. p. s. Smith for the PennSyl-
yania Railroad Company was made The road
was sold by Commissioner Peasants ON the 9th OF
July last for 500, 900, Mr.. Smith being the only
bidder. Exceptions TO the report OF the commits
soner OF sale were nled by Henry S. Davis. attOr-
ney OF the District of Columbia, who asked post
ponement OF the argument upon the exceptions,
and supported his motion by argument. Messrs.
H. II. Wells and F. L. Smith, counsel OF other In
terestS, agreed to short p0stponement. The
court gave one week for the filing Of written
argument by Mr.. Davis, and adjourned the case
An order was made for the fling OF list OF owners
transfer OF the Alexandria city stock to the United
states.
CONE AND GoNs-Geo L. Drewltz, clerk at Mr..
A. H. Agnews coal and ship-y yard, has disappeared
without accounting for some bills that Mr. Agnew
had placed In his hands to collect His wife left
about the same time, and no news OF them has
here, last year, v 8 entirely destitute He was
abundantly willing to work, and applied for Jobs
OF putting In COAL &C., that seemed disproportioned
worker, and attracted attention. The condition
of his family was ascertained, and their needs
supplied by kindly neighbors. He was gotten
Ing work. His integrity was trusted, but failed at
last, and he seems to have become again tramp.
NOTES.-The mayor has nned two coi0red boys,
on the streets.-The store and dwelling. two
story, on Queen and Pitt Streets has been Sold by
George I. Price, for 8, $50. 70 J, 7: Hammond.-
story brick dwelling and store I'll King street, be-
tween Washington and Fairfax. This shows 10
increase OF values there.--The preliminary work
made next week.-The mayor raised SOC from
fines at his last court.-The Columbia steam
Engine Company met last night and made some
arrangements for the Allentown tr1p, but ad-
Journed until next Monday night to complete the
plans.
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Daniel CarrA0an,s Wife,

y
SHE FILES BILL FOR DIVORCE AGAINST BIER Hus-
BAND, NOW IN A PENITENTIARY
Sarah !. Carrigan has, by MI. E. B. Hay, filed q
bill against Daniel Carrgan for divorce She
states that defendant is now in Albany, N. y;
that they were married August Is, 1851, by Rev.
John Lanahan; have four children, aged twenty
three eighteen, tfeeu, and twelve years; since
June, 1875, the defendant has been addicted to
drinking, and from 1881 to 1884 was an habitual
drunkard; that from the Sth to 10Th OF June, 1884,
raving maniac and on June 16 he tore her clothing
of her; that June 49, 1884, he OF his own free viii
and accord left her and removed from the District
since, the last cent he gave her being on Monday,
December "a, 1883. She states that in February
1885, he was arrested at Brooklyn, N Y. for rorg-
tried and convicted, and on June g. 1856, was SEN
fenced to six years In the pententiary at Albany,
She charges desertiOn June l6, 1884, and non.sup-
port.
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NEW York, Sept. IL, IL q. m.-The stock market
was quiet at the opening this morning, but frst
days closing igures, the latter In Jersey Central
The market soon subsidized into intense duilness,
Reading, st. Paul, and Richmond and West Point
alone showing any opprOach TO activity. There
was no special feature OF Importance developed,
but further fractional advances were made In the
early trading, which ranged up TO x per cent. The
O'Clock Is positively stagnant at shade above first
prices except for wheeling and Lake Rrie. which
Is up ~ per cent.
The wheat market opened fairly active and "a
&c. lower.
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THE CARE OF THE INSANE.
Annual Report q the Board Of Visitors
TO the Government Hospital fer the
lDS0Ae,

The board OF visitors to the Government Hospi-
tai for the insane, consisting Of DR.. J. n. Timer,
presdent; James c. yelling, Admiral John ].
Almy, q. s. n, Mrs A. NJ. Ganeewer, MIRA Amelia
J. Rowland, VIM. A. Maury, DR.. John Moore, o. 8.
A, Surgeon-General F. II. Gunnell u. g. n. Rev.
B. Sunderland. Dr.. w. VI. 0odding, superintendent
ex-onicio secretary Of the board. have made their
thirty-second annual report through DR.. Godding
to the Secretary OF the Interior.
The report states that the number Of inmates re-
naming In the hospital On June 30. 1885 was
1,267, OF which e66 were males and 3o1 females
During the year ended June 30, 1887, 26s were ad-
mitted, al discharged, and 81 died. There re-
mained In the hospital On June 80, 1887, 13o2 in
mates, including 50 colored. The report states
that the daily average OF cases under treatment
during the year was fraction over ,25a which Is
cent OF the whole number under treatment.
10 REk0vB ovgRCRowpNa.
The report says that the movement on the part
of the District Commissioners to provide for some
OF their inbecile and harmless chronic cases else
where will prevent, with the completion OF the
crowdins which has existed ever sisce The Close Of
the war.
for the nscal year ending June So 1880, are as
follows: Current expenses, $3.50, 500; general re-
pairs and improvements, $4,000; special I'M
ksS1.SuSSt A0oSAJS III luuIudIy
$50, GOO; water tank and connections, stand pipe
anu nre-escaRes, 500; tower clock $50; cement
noo1ng ana nnlsninX rooms In basement OF din
ing naiL $1,000; porters lodge at lower entrance,
THE DISTRICTS QUOTA.
The report states that the Item OF current OF ex-
penses Is Tor the support In the hospital includ-
ing Clothing, medical and moral treatment, of the
INDECENT insane persons who under the law are
entitled to treatment The last Congress, cOntin.
consideration fNH
matter In committee, reached the decision that
the amount properly chargeabIe to the District
appropriation bill for the care OF the District In
digent insane was SIS, l32. The estimated aver.
age number OF patients for the District
under treatment during the fiscal
year 1887 was $50, while the estimated average
number TO be cared for during the year 1889 will
be 5S6 Assuming $75, 132 to have been the correct
proportion for 1887, the next appropriation. fol.
lowing the same ratio should be $79, 1S5. The re.
port explains that the new fnf1rnary building in
Guided In the estimates is for the sick and feebe
men. distinct from the structures for the control
OF the insane, built On the plan for the hospitals
for the sick.
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Hawks FLYING South.

Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
HERNDON, Va, Sept IA stock OF several hum
dred hawks passed over HerndoD at $3.50 a.m.,
about one-quarter OF mile high, moving SOUTH
west in circular motion, some flying to the left,
Others to the right, with progression OF one
quarter OF mile per minute. There was cOntinu-
Ing during the progression over Herndon great
increase from the southeast In the number OF
hawks
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JEROME MANNsNG,s SUIT.

He Wants SI0O, 600 from the Judges Of
the Court Of Alabama Claims.
DEDHAM, MASS, Sept. I7.-Jerome W. Manning,
Of Cambridge, has brought suit I'm the sum OF
100000 against Hon. Asa French ct al,
judges OF the Court of Commissioners
OF Alabama Claims. Manning was a
lawyer and was debarred by the court from prac-
tcing before them, and he now seeks redress,
claiming that the courts action was illegal. An
attachment has been filed in Norfolk County
registry OF deeds against the estate OF Judge
French, but not as yet against the other members
OF the commission.
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London Literary Gossip.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LoNDON, Sept. 1.-THE october number OF the
Asattc Quarterly will contain an article On the
visit OF the Indian princes to London and the
whole subject of their relations to rule In India.
guess the author Is Sir Lapel Grimm, who ran
Maharagah Holkar here during the jubilee.
Literary Epochs' chapters On the noted period
OF intellectual activity, is little volume OF essays
0y q. +. Underhill, which Ellis STOCK are ABOUT
TO publish.
decline OF British Prestige in the East" by
Seiim FariS editor OF Arabic journals in Cairo and
ConstantinOple, will be published by Fisher Em-
win
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Cruise Of the Thistle.
TIE SCOTCH CUTTER DOES SOME GOOD WORK.

Cruise Of the Thistle.
TIE SCOTCH CUTTER DOES SOAE GOOD WORK But
MUsr DO BETTER.
The Herald says: The Scotch cup-hunter had a
tussei with the two fastest American yachts yes
tsrday, and certainly did not demonstrate that
she was able to carry back the much coveted
yachting trophy. Thus Thistle stock went down
considerably and Volunteers assembled. When
the preparatory gun was fired yesterday morn
ing OF Sandy Hook the Thistle was standing
ito the BASTARD" On the port tack, under mainsail
and jib, towing her dingy behind and having her
two boats swung out on the davtts. shortly after
Thistle set her working topsail and stood away
with the two yachts on the first leg, slightly TO
eeward OF their course, her spinnaker boom topped
flower rapidly overhauled her, both these racers
being before the wind under full cloud Of racing
canvas ana tho Thistles boom being well In.
THAT sPINNAKER.
At IL hours - minutes the Volunteer was NIP
with her and gaining, when the Thistle sent up
seemed TO do better but not satisfied, she hoisted
her staysatl &C IL hours 20 minutes, and at III
hours AZ minutes, with her spinnaker boom topped
as1 and
peculiar Way i VS. carried Excited the adaTas
had taken the trip on purpose 70 watch
the Scotch racers "tncks" That was the
best point made by the Thistle throughout
the day. and the marvellous spinnaker
pulled sti better when its sheet was Stacked on,
making It more '.k1ty" than ever. Under this
pun the Thistle appeared to gain on both volun-
tecr and Naynowef. At llh. 4Sm. her spinnaker
sheet was again slacked Oh, apparently a. an ex-
pertinent but the immense sail was then found 20
be TOO much ahead and sagged around her forward
stays As the boats were nearing the nrst turn
ing point, toward noop tho Thistle ran on the
wind and took In her spinnakef few minutes be-
fore the Mayflower's balloon Jih was blown away,
and after the Volunteer had hauled In the balloon
1ib she had been experimenting with. finally cas-
Ing It's sheet Oh until tt kted ahead IKE the This
ties sptnnaker.
CED1R sHoRr SAN.
The Thistle. under reduced canvas and almost
before the wind, with boom more In than the other
boats, at In Ism. still appeared to be walking up
to the volunteer, reaching along between tho lat
ter and the Nayfower, when she again ran on the
wind and hauled down her 1tbt0psail, az the Vol
unteer prepared TO turn the nTst stakeboat. "A
she rounded the Thistle ran on 20 leewaFd, AID
watched her great rival ny past On the starboard
tack, as pretty picture IS ever Glove ealt
water AS soon as the Maynower was around
the stakeboat the Thistle stood away on
the starooard tack with the two racers
Here the breeze fresheHed and Il appeared . II
the Thistle had more sail than she could carry, for
abe ran on the wind seyera! tines Appearing too
tender. and at pm took tn her wofktng t0psai.
unteer. stii Carrying hss sSpsail nov sssned 20
|&Swes. The latter soon. following The Taisslss
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COMPUTATION OF SENTENCE.
The Petition to be Presented to Gov
OgIesby in Behalf OF the Anarchists.

The Petition to be Presented to Gov.
Ogiesby in Behalf OF the Anarchists.
CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-THE printed forms OF the
petition to GOV. Oglesby appealing for a commuta-
ton of sentence for the condemned anarchists
have been gotten out and are now being for
warded to ali parts OF the country. The petition
was drawn by Capt Black. II reads as follows:
TO HIS E1cetlencg Richard J. O0iesby, Governor
of the state Of Illinois:
The undersigned, believing that in any case in
vOlving life, humanity and the State are better
sentence the justice OF which Is questioned by
many OF our people, respectfully but urgently be-
speak the exercise OF the executive cemency ofyour
exceliency In behalf OF August Spies, Michael
Schwab, Oscar Neebe. Albert X. Parsons, Samuel
Fielden, AdoiDh Fischer, Louis Lingg, and George
Engei, being persuaded that such action on your
part will conduce to the peace OF the State.
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AID FOR THE ANARCHISTS.

An Attempt to Secure the Legal Ser.
vices of Roger A. Pryor.
NEW YORK, Sept. 17-Geo. A. Schilling, who has
been sent here from Chicago by the anarchists
relief committee TO secure the services OF Gen.
Roger A. Pryor for the condemned boub-throwers
IN chicago, was In consultation with the lawyer
to-day.
When seen afterward both Mr.. Schilling and
Lawyer Pryor said that no arrangement has been
concluded, but probably by Monday next the
lawyer will decide about undertaking the case
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COUNTRY BOARD.

ssy4sbE EFERGREENS.' FALLS CHURCH VA
Il After the equinoctisl. delightful weather till
END Of autumn SUNNY ROBINS: house warmed on
rosy niShts: boarders desired; good table, Mrs IL
= SAI &OsD sl5-3t.
~ OHfOkT RETREAT" MOUNTAINS OF
~ Maryland tnear Harper's Ferry, open through
cl' TIE All \ pleasure To please. Fishing, Hunting
&c, adds,s~ w. n CLARK, Keep Tryst, Washington
tSunU- MI aul9- lpls
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THE BRoKEN WATER MAIN.
Visited by Commissioners Webb and
WheatIey.

Visited Dy CommissiOnerS Webb and
Wheatiey.
Commissioners Webb and Wheatley returned to
the city this morning from Philadelphia. About
II O'Clock they visited and made o thorough ex-
animation OF the break in the L-street water
main. Upon their return to the District build
Ing they said to STAR reporter that
white they had not determined what had better
be done In relation to that main as a whole, they
would repair the present break speedily as pos
sbe, and then consult with the engineers in rela-
ton 70 the matter.
Commissioner WheatIey said that II it was de-
cided that the pipe Ia at fault 1t Will be taken up
and new material put In.
Commissioner Webb was OF the same mind as
what the Colnmissioners Would do in relation to
reIaying that main. he did say that the Commits
Sioners viii take prompt aud effective action.
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AnauSenlsntss,

NEW NATIONAL THEATRR.-On Monday night the
regular season at the New National Theater will
Primrose and Vests Minstrels. This is known to
be one OF the finest minstrel organizations ever
placed upon the road and has enjoyed seven years
innovations this year, which will ada to the
attractiveness OF their performance. The advance
sale has been quite good and there is every tndt-
National next week.
ALBAUGHs OPERA HousE-'Rene," u play In
which Mr.. VIM. Redmund and Mrs. ThOs. Barry
sustain the leading characters, win be the attrac-
ton at Albaughs next week
HARRIS BuOu THEAfER--The Wilbur Opera
Troupe, with Miss Susie Kfrwin, will sing at
Harris next week, presenting the following
opeeas: "Merry War;" "Grand Duchess" 'sFra
Dtav0lo" "Three Black OiOaks" and "PtnaiOre."
KERNAN's THRATRR.--Marinelli's Cosmopolitan
Congress and the Big -Four Vaudeville Combina-
ton win hold the boards at Kernan's next week.
variety business, and Marinelu himself is an ana
tOmtcal wonder
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The Queen Wants Sir John Appointed.
OTTAWA, ONT, Sept. 17.-It Is understood that an
imperial dispatch has been received which states
that her majesty would be greatly pleased to
learn that Sir John Macdonald had been appointed
Canadian representative on the fisheries commits
sion.
A nnal decision has not yet been arrived at,
although 1t Is understood that the premiers COL
position.
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Latest q6lGglalS 10 The Stal.
I'd EDITION.
AGAINST THE POLICE.
What the Probable Verdict OF the Jury
i'm the MitchelstOWnI Inquest will be.

Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE jury In the Mftchelstown
'inouest are nearly certain TO return verdict OF
willful murder against the police. The head con-
stable has already admitted there was no pressure
on the barracks, and that the door was not broken
In. Only sixteen panes Of glass were smashed. A
Tory member writes to the Times to-day, declar-
ing he has no sympathy with the proceedings
against the Irish people, and calls for an investi-
CATION In the MitCheistown affair. The govern
ment will probably propose that the next session
OF the commons shall adjourn every night at
half-paSt II
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The America and the Gitania Race.

EHe Ahexica anu INC O1tanha Race
MARBLRHEAD, MASS, Sep. 17.--There is light
between the yachts America (Gen. b. +. But
ler and Gitanta Is. NJ. Weld) to-day. The
race Will be sailed II 1t has to be-
drifting match. The yachts started as follows:
America crossed line IL AZ Gitania, IL 80 10.
The course is from Hallway Book to Minot's light
and return, distance 80 miles
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Affairs In IVES, wa.htnrtor.

MEETING OF THE CITIZENS AssocIATIoN.-The Citi-
Zens' Association met last night at the First Co
report Of the wishes OF the citizens OF this Sec
tiOn, to be submitted to the Committee OF One
Hundred. The improving OF SD, saith, 35th, and
U streets, and Prospect avenue was recommended,
as also the extension Of street through the COL
lege grounds and the extension OF Valley street;
and also the extension Of the sidewalk on street
to the Aqueduct Bridge. The benefits OF q free
wharf were discussed, and 1t was decided TO rec
Ommend 1t.
CAPT. GoDDARDs FuNERAL.-The funeral OF Capt.
Jas. Goddard took place yesterday afternoon at 4
O'Clock from his late residence, 31st street and
Dunbarton avenue The following named acted
as palLEelrers: Messrs. Z. L. Moore, A. Greeniees,
Moore, Jno E. Ltboey. Henry .. PolkinhOrn. Da-
vid Jackson, aud Stephen I. Bronn. Rev. DIR. Full
lertOn, OF West-Street Presbyterian Church, offi-
ciatej. The remains were inferred ut Oak Hin
Cemetery.
REAL ESTATE SALEs--Jno J. Bogue, real estate
broker, reports the following sales: Ali OF lot "a
feet, at 90 cents, from i. Wetzenck to H. L. Chap
pelsar Par; oi lot los. square SO. from Z. Carter
TO Geo. W. CASTELAR,, for 81 800; improved. Part OF
Mrs. Mary yeale, Tor 81, 700; improved Sub lot o.
square 38, from Dorsey Il. W. TOwson to WIN. r.
Gibbons, for $40, 600; improved.
the Police Court, Frank Boarman, colored was
charged with an assault on Vim. Grimes, driver Of
street-car on the Metropolitan line. Boarman
was put Oh the car because he failed to pay his
fare, and he struck the driver With stone The
trouble occurred on street about IL o'clock Mon
day night during the storm. A piece of brick was
thrown by some one, and 1t landed IN the car be-
side passenger Boarman was given 90 days In
jail.
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER At A.
M.-Great Falls temperature 62: condition, 81;
receiving reservoir, temperature 72; condition at
north connection, 20; condition ut south connec-
tion SO; distributing reservoir, temperature, ~;
effiuent gate-houSe &C. High tide in the river TO-
DAY at 6:4S IN: low tide at :35 pm.
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THE SAMOAN DIFFICULTY,
Gossip Of English Papers as TO the De-
Mauds of Germany.

nla0ds of Gernsany.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Post commenting on the
Samoan difficulty, says the washington confer
ence will be exceedingly ill-advised If 1t accepts
the suggestion Of Germany that she shall
have UpOld and Apia, which contain the
lest land aud harbors In the Sam oan Group and
England and the United States shall take Sayan
ana Tubulta. The Post strongly advises the ap-
pointment OF a native government, with advisors
chosen in behalf Of the great powers, but who
shall be men who have no interest in or connection
"I.a trading houses OF eitherof the countries In
IerpSled